Online tutoring Chicago
Illinois standards, the IAR test, Algebra 1 to Pre-Calculus, AP and the SAT, one to one, at Central before-school and after-school times.
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Online Tutoring in Chicago
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Chicago, Illinois
1-on-1 online tutors for Chicago students
Science with Shobha teaches Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English to school students in Chicago through live, one-tutor-one-child online classes. Lessons follow US Common Core and state standards, with AP courses in high school, so what your child learns with us is exactly what is tested at school.
Chicago is 10½ hours behind Chandigarh (India Standard Time) right now. School runs roughly 8 am – 3 pm, so most families book classes between 4 pm and 8 pm local time or on weekend mornings.
Chicago families, from the city to Naperville, Schaumburg and the North Shore, are on the Illinois standards with the IAR test in Grades 3 to 8 and the SAT in Grade 11. We teach maths and science from Grade 3, Algebra 1 through Pre-Calculus, the AP sciences and the SAT, at 7 am and after 4 pm Central, in English, Hindi or Punjabi.
Online tutoring from India to the USA: how it works, times and prices →
Common CoreAPSAT / ACTState standards🗣 English · Hindi · Punjabi👩🏫 Master's-qualified tutors
time-zone planner · Chicago
🕒 Your Chicago time in Chandigarh
Red times fall between 11 pm and 7 am in India — still possible, just ask.
Exam radar · the United States
Exams we prepare Chicago students for
📝SATmock papers, marking, review
📐PSATmock papers, marking, review
🔬ACTmock papers, marking, review
🎓AP examsmock papers, marking, review
🧮IAR (Illinois)mock papers, marking, review
What tutoring costs in Chicago
Published local rates, and how ours compares
| Provider (published, Sep 2026) | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Preply (marketplace) | $14 to $60, average $38 |
| Outschool | $25 to $64 a session |
| Agencies by plan | $15 to $40 |
| Private test-prep tutors | $100 to $250 |
| Science with Shobha | US$10 to $13 per hour (about US$10 to $13), the same 1-on-1 class with a master's-qualified tutor, recording and notes included; full price table |
Billed monthly in your currency, no plan, no contract; stop at the end of any month.
What Chicago families search for
The classes behind the searches
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What families say about the classes
“Shobha is a patient and skilled teacher who has been a great help to my child.”
Harry Mittu ★★★★★“Shobha mam is a very dedicated tutor. She has been excellent for us, and you will not go wrong if you utilize her services. 👍”
Preeti Halli ★★★★★Subjects
What we teach online in Chicago
🔢 Mathematics
- Number, algebra, geometry, statistics
- Calculus and advanced functions (senior years)
- Exam technique and timed practice
🔭 Physics
- Motion, forces, energy, waves
- Electricity, magnetism, modern physics
- Required practicals and data questions
⚗️ Chemistry
- Atomic structure, bonding, reactions
- Organic chemistry, equilibrium, kinetics
- Moles and calculations
🧬 Biology
- Cells, genetics, physiology
- Ecology and evolution
- Long-answer and data-analysis skills
📖 English
- Grammar, comprehension, vocabulary
- Essay, creative and persuasive writing
- Speaking confidence and presentations
💻 Coding & public speaking
- Scratch → Python → AI projects
- Storytelling, debating, presentations
- Creative writing tracks
How it works
From Chicago to the first class in four steps
Say hello on WhatsApp
Grade, subject, school system — or let the class finder write it for you.
Free 30-minute demo
A real lesson on the whiteboard at a Chicago-friendly time.
Learning plan
We map your child against Common Core and agree what to fix first.
Weekly 1-on-1 classes
Notes, assignments, recorded lectures and mock exams before every test.
Our promises
What every parent in Chicago can count on
Eight commitments, in plain words. Hold us to them.
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Free 30-minute demo
A real lesson, not a sales call. No card, no obligation — parents are welcome to sit in.
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Meet the tutor before you pay
You only book paid classes after the demo, with the tutor you met.
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Not the right fit? We fix it
Switch to another tutor free, or the first paid class is refunded. Just tell us.
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Reschedule free with 24 hours' notice
Life happens — move a class a day ahead at no charge.
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A note home after every class
What we covered, what your child mastered, what to practise before next time.
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Monthly progress review
A short parent call each month: results, gaps, next goals. Result-focused, exam-smart practice.
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No long-term contract
Simple monthly plans. Pause or adjust any time.
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We reply within 24 hours
WhatsApp, call or email — every message answered, in English, Hindi or Punjabi.
Knowledge base
Parents in Chicago ask
1Do you teach the curriculum used in Chicago schools?
Yes. In Chicago we teach to US Common Core and state standards, with AP courses in high school. Send us your child's grade and school system and we plan lessons around the same textbook and exam board.
2What time are classes for families in Chicago?
Chicago is 10½ hours behind Chandigarh (India Standard Time) right now. School runs roughly 8 am – 3 pm, so most families book classes between 4 pm and 8 pm local time or on weekend mornings. Use the planner on this page to see any Chicago time in Indian time — our tutors teach across every one of those windows.
3Which exams can you prepare a student in Chicago for?
Typically SAT, PSAT, ACT, AP exams and IAR (Illinois). Mock papers are marked and reviewed live in class.
4Is the first class really free?
Yes — a 30-minute 1-on-1 demo on the whiteboard in English, Hindi or Punjabi, with no card and no obligation. Parents are welcome to sit in.
5Who are the tutors?
A team of 20+ female educators, each with a master's degree in her subject, teaching online from Chandigarh, India since 2018 to families in nine countries and across India.
6How do we start from Chicago?
Message us on WhatsApp with your child's grade and subject — or use the class finder, which writes the message for you with Chicago already filled in. We reply with demo slots in your time zone.
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